Suppose You Had a Series of Eight Measures of Anxiety

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suppose you had a series of eight measures of anxiety that you administered to a sample. You would use the statistical technique referred to as ____ in order to test the hypothesis that they are all measuring the same thing (anxiety) .

• A)linear regression
• B)multiple regression
• C)discriminant analysis
• D)factor analysis

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

The tendency for a prediction to actually occur once it is believed; for example, when a victim believes that prejudice against him or her is true, then fulfills these negative expectations.

Tendency

An inclination or predisposition to think, behave, or proceed in a particular way.

Self-Esteem

The perception and evaluation of one's own worth, capabilities, and overall self-respect.

Negative Statements

Expressions or declarations that convey denial, disagreement, or pessimism.